Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

The transcript on page 12 of the MSIL Conference Call held on 31 July 2024 does not mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity. Key points related to technology and product portfolio were discussed, but there was no disclosure or indication regarding fundraising activities. Therefore: - No information provided about current or future fundraising via debt. - No information provided about current or future fundraising via equity. - The focus of the discussion was on product portfolio expansion, technology adoption, and volume plans. If you need details on fundraising, please let me know if there are specific pages or sections to check.

- The Company commissioned an additional vehicle assembly line at the Manesar facility in April 2024, increasing capacity by 100,000 units per annum. - Total manufacturing capacity at Manesar now stands at 900,000 vehicles per annum. - Plans to scale up captive solar power capacity from 43.2 MWp (FY23-24) to 78.2 MWp by FY24-25, enhancing renewable energy use. - Established a small biogas plant at Manesar starting operations from June 2024, reflecting focus on biofuels for decarbonization. - Suzuki is investing in a battery manufacturing plant in India, with production expected to start around CY26; details on starting with battery pack assembly or cell manufacturing are yet to be finalized. - The Company aims to launch six EV models by 2031 and continues to invest in hybrids, with a strategy to launch roughly one EV model per year. - Production lines are made flexible for responding to market shifts and new product segments, indicating strategic investment in manufacturing agility.

- The Company expects India’s car market to have long-term growth potential despite short-term muted demand due to factors like elections and heat waves. - Domestic sales in Q1 FY25 were slightly up by 3.8% YoY, indicating stable demand with ongoing efforts to increase retail sales. - Exports grew by 11.6% in Q1 FY25; the Company targets around 300,000 export units for the full year FY25. - Capacity expansion at Manesar (additional assembly line for 100,000 units p.a.) supports volume growth. - Plans to increase product portfolio to 28 models from 18 by end of decade, targeting where customer demand exists. - The Company aims to add about one new EV model per year and expand hybrids and CNG model offerings driven by market dynamics. - No definite volume target for hybrids yet; growth is dependent on government policies. - Rural demand is improving, supporting volume growth potential. - Overall growth expected to be aligned with industry trends and seasonal factors.

- The company acknowledges a muted short-term demand environment but remains confident about long-term growth prospects in India’s automotive market. - Despite a challenging environment, Q1 FY25 saw a 46.9% increase in net profit driven by cost reductions, favorable commodity prices, and forex benefits. - Operating margins were steady, with no current plans to increase discounts or aggressively push volume growth due to margin considerations. - Capacity increases (e.g., Manesar plant’s additional assembly line) support future volume growth. - New product launches like the fourth-generation Swift aim to rejuvenate key segments and stimulate sales. - The company remains flexible and agile to adapt to market shifts and plans about 10 new models by 2030. - Volumes are expected to grow steadily with a focus on SUVs and alternative fuel technologies. - Export growth outlook remains positive with a target of three lakh exports for FY25. - Earnings growth is anticipated to benefit from prudent cost management, product mix, and expanding renewable energy and sustainable practices.

- CNG vehicles continue to see very good traction in the market. - Currently, one out of every three cars sold by Maruti Suzuki is a CNG vehicle. - The order book had a quite high composition of CNG vehicles in the previous period. - The company has increased the supply capacity for CNG vehicles and Ertiga. - The share of CNG in the full-year sales is expected to roughly remain around 33%-35%. - No specific current total order book quantum was disclosed in the transcript. - The company aims to maintain a manageable inventory level, with around 30 days considered optimal; at quarter-end, they maintained about 37 days of inventory, which is manageable.